Points of Interest Places in Jodhpur

Jodhpur is a second largest city in Rajasthan. It is also known as Sun City as the city enjoys the bright sun all the year even in winter days. It is also known as Blue city because most of the houses are painted blue in this city. This city has also topped many times in extraordinary cities to live in India. Jodhpur was founded by Rao Jodha on 12 May 1459.  So here are some reasons for which you would like to visit Jodhpur. A tour to Jodhpur can be enriching and interesting for you as it connects you with nature and it will be the best way to relax. Masuria Garden located on the hills of Jodhpur city known as one of the famous spots in Jodhpur as it offers you a panoramic view of blue houses in dotted structure.

JaswantSagar Dam 

Jaswant Sagar Dam is situated in Pichiyak town of Jodhpur. The dam was developed in the year 1892 by Maharaja Jaswant Singh and is thus named after him. In those days the dam was developed remembering the requirement for water and fulfillment of irrigation necessities in Jodhpur. Today, the dam has developed recreational spots in Jodhpur city. Surrounded by the scenic beauty the dam gives boating facilities its guests.

 Phalodi Fort

Phalodi Fort, a historical site is located in a small city called Phalodi in Jodhpur city. This fort is one of those forts which reflect the cultural richness of the blue city. It is developed in the year 1488 by Rao HammirNarawat, and today majestically stands as a glorious olden fort of olden days.

Mehrangarh Fort

Mehrangarh Fort is one of the must visit places in Jodhpur. It is one of the biggest Indian Forts. This Fort has been built 400 feet above the city. Rao Jodha built the fort in 1459 AD. The fort started to construct in 1459 and it has seen many centuries before it completed. The design of this fort is very inspiring. It offers different views of the city. The fort stands as a symbol of power. 

Om Banna Temple

Om Banna Temple is one of its kind temple in Jodhpur or may be in whole Rajasthan, Om Banna Temple is also called Bullet Baba Temple and is a temple situated in Pali district near Jodhpur. The temple is very famous and is thronged by many as here the 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet is the main center of attraction. It is said that Om Bana, a local citizen, was riding the bike, it got unbalanced and hit the tree. He was dead immediately. Police took the motorcycle to the police station but next day bike was found under the same tree. Even after numerous attempts to take bike away, bike was found at the same place under the tree where the accident happened. After this incident, the bike and the place started to become popular and people started to consider the bike sacred and now many visits here to seek blessings.

While visiting around Jodhpur, you can stay like Hotel Ummed Jodhpur (a  five star hotels in jodhpur - Hotel Ummed Jodhpur is also known as The King of Gardens. The sprawling gardens of The Ummed Jodhpur are the perfect scene to host large get-together and fabulous get-togethers. The Haveli View Lawn and ULVL Lawn can without much of a stretch oblige 8000 people each individually and are profoundly adaptable according to your occasion needs and inclinations. Hotel Ummed in Jodhpur also known as Royal wedding hotels in Jodhpur and has a huge conference hall for business meetings and wedding purposes.